Mile Higher Ed Podcast
Mile Higher Ed Podcast
Podcast Description
Higher education today faces challenges. We are reckoning with a legacy of discrimination and exclusion, moving through a global health pandemic, adapting to technological advancements in teaching and learning, and grappling with questions about the cost and even the value, of a college degree. Here at the Higher Education Department in the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, our faculty, students, and alumni are working to address these challenges head on.
In Mile Higher Ed, we will shine the spotlight on the work DU higher ed faculty and alumni are doing to advance higher education. We will bring you the latest stories from our department--from compelling research findings to innovative practices to leadership in the field. Whether you are a DU higher ed alum or prospective student, or a higher ed researcher or practitioner, we invite you to learn from our community as we work to make higher education more effective and equitable.
Mile Higher Ed is a production of the Higher Education Department at the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver.
Follow MCE on Instagram: @morgridgeatdu
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Content Themes
The podcast explores critical themes in higher education, including equity and access, faculty development, student experiences, and innovative practices. Specific episodes cover topics such as the value of inclusive environments in academia, the path to success for Latina students, and the role of open educational resources in promoting equity. Additional discussions happen around critical race theory in civic engagement, indigenous-centered educational practices, and challenges faced by transfer students.
Higher education today faces challenges. We are reckoning with a legacy of discrimination and exclusion, moving through a global health pandemic, adapting to technological advancements in teaching and learning, and grappling with questions about the cost and even the value, of a college degree. Here at the Higher Education Department in the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, our faculty, students, and alumni are working to address these challenges head on.
In Mile Higher Ed, we will shine the spotlight on the work DU higher ed faculty and alumni are doing to advance higher education. We will bring you the latest stories from our department–from compelling research findings to innovative practices to leadership in the field. Whether you are a DU higher ed alum or prospective student, or a higher ed researcher or practitioner, we invite you to learn from our community as we work to make higher education more effective and equitable.
Mile Higher Ed is a production of the Higher Education Department at the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver.
Follow MCE on Instagram: @morgridgeatdu
In this episode of Mile Higher Ed, Sarah and Caitlyn speak with EdD program alumna Dr. Sarah Gutierrez, Assistant Director of Student Conduct for Academic Integrity at Colorado State University. We talk about the world of student conduct, the challenges of AI in today’s classroom, and we learn more about her Dissertation in Practice about the transfer student experience.
About our guest:
Dr. Sarah Gutierrez is the Assistant Director of Student Conduct for Academic Integrity at Colorado State University, where she works to uphold academic integrity while supporting students through educational, restorative, and developmental approaches. She earned her Doctor of Education in Higher Education from the University of Denver, where her dissertation explored the college choice experiences of transfer students.
Sarah’s career in higher education has spanned roles in residence life, academic advising, and admissions, all grounded in her passion for student development and equity. Whether helping students navigate complex decisions or fostering accountability in challenging moments, she brings empathy, expertise, and a deep commitment to student success.
Thanks for listening to this episode of Mile Higher Ed. Mile Higher Ed is produced within the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver by Dr. Sarah Hurtado and Caitlyn Potter Glaser. Our theme music is “Summer” by Liborio Conti.
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